Senior Material Planner
Core
Manage sourcing of raw and packaging materials to support production schedules and optimize inventory levels at Unilever manufacturing sites.
Role type
Senior Material Planner (Supply Chain)
Builds
Production schedules for finished goods across the foods network
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Foods) / Supply Chain Planning
Required skills
MRP process management, inventory strategy implementation, master data management, invoicing exception handling, process improvement facilitation, cross-functional stakeholder influence, data-mining techniques, root cause analysis, statistical methods, MS Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
SAP ECC knowledge, World Class Manufacturing principles, system innovation with materials management software
Responsibilities
Evaluate material requirements based on system generated MRP and requisition materials; Expedite and de-expedite raw and package materials to support flexible production schedules; Monitor raw and package inventory to minimize waste and obsoletes; Manage invoicing exceptions; Interface with Production Managers, Procurement, Warehouse, Suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure reliable production schedules; Implement standard best practices and adopt new tools; Provide training on system operation and process improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team influence
